ColoradoSigned into law2026 Regular Session

SB26-151 Modify Public Employees Retirement Association Allowed Affiliation and Board of Trustees

Latest: May 28, 2026 · Governor Signed

Education and school choice

What it means

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How they voted

5 committee, procedural and amendment votes

House: BILL

52 yes · 13 no

May 4, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democrat1–
Democratic41–
Republican913
How each member voted (64)

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House: Refer Senate Bill 26-151 to the Committee of the Whole.

9 yes · 2 no

Apr 27, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNo
Democratic7–
Republican22
How each member voted (11)

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Senate: BILL

29 yes · 5 no · 1 other

Apr 20, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYesNoOther / excused
Democratic22––
Republican651
How each member voted (34)

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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-151 to the Committee of the Whole and with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar.

7 yes · 0 no

Apr 17, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic4
Republican3
How each member voted (7)

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Senate: Refer Senate Bill 26-151 to the Committee on Appropriations.

9 yes · 0 no

Apr 7, 2026 · Result: pass

PartyYes
Democratic6
Republican3
How each member voted (9)

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Where it stands

  1. Mar 31, 2026 · Senate

    Introduced

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance

  2. Apr 7, 2026 · Senate

    Sent to committee

    Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations

  3. Apr 20, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  4. Apr 20, 2026 · House

    Introduced

    Introduced In House - Assigned to Finance

  5. Apr 27, 2026 · House

    Sent to committee

    House Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  6. May 4, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. May 21, 2026 · House

    Passed House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  8. May 21, 2026 · Senate

    Passed Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  9. May 28, 2026 · Governor

    Became law

    Governor Signed

Full official history (14 actions)
  • Mar 31, 2026SenateIntroduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
  • Apr 7, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Appropriations
  • Apr 17, 2026SenateSenate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 17, 2026SenateSenate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 20, 2026SenateSenate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • Apr 20, 2026HouseIntroduced In House - Assigned to Finance
  • Apr 27, 2026HouseHouse Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
  • Apr 29, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
  • May 1, 2026HouseHouse Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
  • May 4, 2026HouseHouse Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
  • May 21, 2026GovernorSent to the Governor
  • May 21, 2026HouseSigned by the Speaker of the House
  • May 21, 2026SenateSigned by the President of the Senate
  • May 28, 2026GovernorGovernor Signed

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Official summary

Read the official summary (openstates)
The act adds Denver school of science and technology charter schools (DSST schools) in the Denver public schools division of the public employees' retirement association (PERA). The act also adds one voting member to the PERA board of trustees. The added member is to be elected from the Denver public schools division through a Denver public schools division election administered by PERA. The added member replaces a nonvoting ex officio board member from the Denver public schools division, whom the act removes from the board. The act permits PERA members who are employees of DSST schools to purchase service credit for their noncovered DSST employment prior to the act.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)